Names & Titles
This name actually translates to "my messenger"
Malachi
What holiday remembers where the Jews were saved from Haman’s plot to destroy them?
Purim
How many of Sarah's husbands died?
What did the Syrian king do to the Jewish people to try to unite them against attacks from Rome?
Forced them to accept Greek culture.
Why was Herod considered an outsider?
He was not a descendant of David
God sent the angel Raphael to help who?
Tobit & his family (Tobiah, Sarah)
Hanukkah is the holiday where Jewish people light candles for eight consecutive nights, celebrating what? (NOT the Festival of Lights)
Miracle of the Oil
What three things did Raphael help Tobit’s family with?
Recovered money, Tobiah married Sarah, Tobit’s blindness cured
DAILY DOUBLE
During the time of Syrian rule, the Jewish people were split into two groups. Which group was open to participating in Greek culture?
Hellenists
Jonah
Who was the Roman General who took control of Judea 2089 years ago?
Pompey the Great
How did Esther risk her life?
By approaching the king to spare the Jews
Tobit’s hymn at the end of the story praised God for this, which means His constant care.
Providence
During the time of Syrian rule, the Jewish people were split into two groups. Which group refused to change their religious practices?
Hasidim
Jonah and Jesus both were sent by God to bring a message of what?
Repentance & God’s love for all people
DAILY DOUBLE
Malachi spoke of someone coming to "prepare the way." Who was he speaking about?
John the Baptist
What is the Hebrew word for "lots"?
Pur
Tobit was a wealthy Jew living in this Assyrian city?
Nineveh
The Hasidim were divided into three groups. Name one.
Pharisees, Essenes, Sadducees
When Alexandra died, why did Rome step in to control Judea?
Because her sons started a civil war for control
Ezra was a priest who called the people back to the faithfulness of these?
God's Laws
Who was the leader who recaptured Jerusalem and rededicated the Temple in 164 B.C.
Judas Maccabeus
Stories to use help us understand our relationship with God are called what?
Parable
Which group of the Hasidim worked closely with John Hyrcanus?
The Sadducees
Although God provides constant care for His people, what does He expect us to show?
Bravery, courage